STORYCORPS ORAL HISTORY PROJECT TO PRESERVE WEST HOLLYWOOD STORIES IN CELEBRATION OF 40 YEARS OF CITYHOOD [J. SCHARE, S. LUNN]
Staff Direction • 2025-05-19 • Item F.3 • Tracking ID DIR-2025-8040BD
Tracking ID: DIR-2025-8040BD
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Plain language summary
Using city funds, this project will cost residents approximately $200,000 to document and preserve the stories of West Hollywood's community in celebration of its 40th anniversary. This initiative aims to strengthen community identity and preserve local history, offering residents a chance to contribute their personal stories to a collective archive.
What this means to you
This project provides an opportunity for residents to share their personal stories and experiences, which will be recorded and preserved as part of West Hollywood's history. It can foster a sense of community pride and belonging, as well as offer a platform for diverse voices to be heard and remembered. Residents may also have the chance to participate in events or listen to the stories collected, enhancing community engagement.
Fiscal impact
The project will cost $200,000 from the General Fund.